Monday, May 5, 2008

Did I ever mention that one reason I became vegan was because I hated cheese? No? That's because I loved cheese. I especially loved Indian paneer, and I often made my own. But, that was back when I suckled at the teat of death (as Isa would say, ha ha). Mattar paneer is one of my favourite dishes, and this version uses pressed tofu in place of paneer.

INGREDIENTS

For the paneer

- 1 pkg firm or extra firm tofu, sliced in half horizontally, and pressed under a fairly heavy weight for at least 30 mins, then cubed

- 3 tbsp soy milk

- 1 tbsp plain soy yogurt

- 1 tbsp water

- 1/2 tsp miso

- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, finely ground

METHOD

1. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Whisk together wet ingredients in a small bowl, making sure miso dissolves. Add tofu to frying pan and spray lightly with oil. Fry for about 10 mins, turning regularly, until all sides are golden.

I'm going to make this mattar tofu paneer one of these days, it will take me back to the times I spent in India, and, in particular, Udaipur. Did you use white (rice or chickpea) miso or dark (brown rice or barley) miso for the paneer?Thanks for veganizing such a wonderful dish.

I made this last night and it was AMAZING. I left out the yogurt because I didn't have any, and it still tasted delicious. My omni friend loved it, and my omni boyfriend had 3 helpings and was eyeing my leftovers! Also fast and inexpensive. :) A big hit, thanks!